The QR Code Generator

The QR Code Generator is a QR-code creation and management product for organizations that need branded codes and editable destinations. It is best suited to businesses running a modest number of campaigns; the free tier is useful for static codes, while larger dynamic-code programs require a paid plan.

Overview

Static codes suit destinations that will remain fixed. Dynamic codes can be redirected after printing or sharing, so a changed destination does not require a replacement code; they also provide scan analytics. That flexibility is valuable for menus, signs, and campaign materials, but the Free plan's two dynamic codes make it a limited operational tier rather than a broad campaign platform.

Design options include logos, colors, shapes, and other elements, and codes can be downloaded as PNG or SVG. Bulk creation and campaign management support repeat production, though those needs should be weighed against the plan's code and analytics ceilings.

Key features

Analytics and integrations

Scan-history retention ranges from 14 days on Free to 60 days on Flex and 180 days on Core and Plus. The longer windows make paid tiers more useful for reviewing campaign performance over time, but they are not lifetime analytics; Enterprise is the tier that offers advanced lifetime analytics. Core and Plus include integrations such as Google Analytics, Slack, Zapier, Make, Workato, Google Sheets, Canva, Meta Pixel, Google Ads, and GS1 Data Hub, along with a QR Code API.

Security and support

The maker says the product is SOC 2 Type II certified, ISO certified, and GDPR compliant. HIPAA compliance is available through Uniqode-powered plans, a relevant distinction for organizations with healthcare requirements. Support is by email at [email protected].

Pricing

The product is freemium, with paid plans starting at $5/mo (annual) and a 14-day trial. The named plan prices and allowances differ, so compare the terms as well as the headline starting price.

• Free — free: Two dynamic codes, one user, 14 days of scan analytics, and unlimited static codes. This suits an individual testing a couple of editable destinations or producing fixed static codes, but not a multi-campaign operation.
• Core — $49 a year, billed yearly: 250 dynamic codes, one user, 180 days of scan analytics, 10 Linkpages, integrations, and the QR Code API. The larger allowance and longer history suit a single operator managing an established program; the one-seat limit is a constraint for shared work.
• Plus — $99 a year, billed yearly: Starting at 500 dynamic codes, starting at three users, 180 days of scan analytics, 25 Linkpages, integrations, and the QR Code API. It is the stronger fit for teams that need more codes and collaboration, although both code and seat counts are stated as starting levels.
• Flex — $120 a year ($10.00/month, billed annually): 5–45 dynamic codes, one user, 60 days of scan analytics, bulk creation, watermark-free codes, and CSV export. Its modest code cap and shorter analytics window make it less suited to a growing program than Core, but bulk creation and export address different production needs.
• Enterprise — custom pricing: Tailored plan with advanced lifetime analytics, role-based collaboration, centralized control, and enterprise security. It is aimed at organizations needing governance and longer-term analytics beyond the standard tiers.

Platforms

The product is available on web, Android, and iOS, with a browser extension also linked by the maker. That gives users several access routes, though the platform list does not establish feature parity between them.

Who it's for

The maker describes use across restaurants, retail, real estate, education, events, hospitality, and consumer packaged goods. These are plausible settings for branded codes on customer-facing materials; the right tier depends chiefly on how many destinations must remain editable, how long scan history matters, and whether multiple users need access. TQRCG is part of Uniqode, formerly Beaconstac.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Unlimited static codes on Free support broad fixed-destination use without a dynamic-code subscription.
• Pros: Editable destinations, branded design, and PNG/SVG output combine campaign flexibility with practical print and digital formats.
• Pros: Core and Plus pair longer analytics retention with integrations and an API, useful for connecting code programs to other workflows.
• Cons: Free's two dynamic codes and 14-day analytics window are restrictive once several active campaigns need monitoring.
• Cons: Core and Flex allow one user, limiting team collaboration; Plus begins at three users and Enterprise adds role-based collaboration.
• Cons: Flex tops out at 45 dynamic codes and 60 days of analytics, so its bulk and export tools do not make it the broadest growth tier.

Alternatives

Compare other options in QR Code Generator Software. Build QR is worth considering if its free plan's five static codes, one dynamic code, unlimited scans, and seven-day analytics better match a smaller starting project. ME-QR offers a free tier with 10,000 created QR codes, unlimited scans and code lifetime, and one year of analytics history, but its codes display ads. QR TIGER has a no-expiry free plan with unlimited static codes, three dynamic codes, a 500-scan limit per dynamic code, and basic analytics.

Zint Barcode Generator is a free, open-source barcode-generation project for readers seeking that type of alternative. Uniqode is another freemium product, with a free plan that includes one user, up to five leads, 14 days of analytics, unlimited card sharing, and Apple Wallet/Google Wallet. ArborQR is a web-based option whose free tier includes five static codes, PNG downloads, and basic colors. Flowcode has a web and API free tier with up to two Flowcodes and analytics for up to 500 scans. Hovercode offers a free-forever tier with three dynamic QR codes, three short links, one multi-link page, and unlimited scans.

Verdict

Choose The QR Code Generator if you need editable, branded QR codes, with a clear path from a small free test to higher code limits, integrations, and team-oriented plans. Its main limitation is the sharp gap between unlimited static codes and the small Free dynamic allowance; readers who need many editable codes or longer analytics should budget for a paid tier or compare alternatives with broader free limits.